New Year's message from the President

2024 was a year of significant achievements for PIPSC. Our union secured numerous strong collective agreements, fought tirelessly against inflexible return-to-office mandates, and established the groundbreaking National Policy Office to better support our consultation teams. The creation of new steward roles and the launch of Navigar demonstrated our commitment to strengthening member support and preparing for the future of work.

Personally, I've been inspired by the dedication I've witnessed across our organization – from our members standing in solidarity during crucial moments, to our consultation teams pushing back against poorly designed workplace policies, to our stewards providing essential support at the local level. Your resilience and professionalism continue to be the backbone of our public service.

As we enter 2025, we face both challenges and opportunities. The impact of workforce adjustments, the ongoing struggle for workplace flexibility, and the rapid advancement of AI in our workplaces require our immediate attention. With a potential federal election on the horizon, we must be prepared to defend our professional integrity and advocate for the resources needed to deliver the quality services Canadians deserve.

My commitment to you is clear: PIPSC will fight for your right to choose where you work best, whether that's in the office, remotely, or in a hybrid arrangement. We will push for better support for our departmental consultation teams and ensure our members are well-informed about their rights. We will strengthen our outreach at all levels of government to demonstrate the vital impact our members have on their communities.

Transparency and fiscal responsibility will be priorities under my leadership. We're implementing more rigorous financial accountability measures and improving how we communicate about PIPSC's budget and expenditures. You deserve to know how your dues are being spent and the value they bring to our union.

As professionals, you've proven time and again your ability to adapt and excel, regardless of location or circumstances. I promise to champion your professionalism by working to enshrine professional recognition in our collective agreements, fighting against de-professionalization, and ensuring you have access to the professional development opportunities needed to thrive in an evolving workplace.

In 2025, I encourage you to deepen your involvement with PIPSC. Whether through attending meetings, volunteering for committees, or sharing your expertise, your participation makes our union stronger. Together, we can set new standards for labour rights and build a more resilient public service.

As your president, I am committed to ensuring all voices in our organization are heard. I believe in the power of consensus-building and collaborative solutions. My door is always open, and I look forward to working with you to protect and advance our professional interests.

Let's make 2025 a year of positive change, where our professionalism is recognized, our working conditions improve, and our union grows stronger through enhanced transparency and member engagement.

Wishing you and your loved ones a healthy, prosperous, and fulfilling New Year.


20 November 2019
On November 20, 2019 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the composition of his new Cabinet.

18 November 2019
As you are certainly aware given the extensive media coverage over the past few days, at time of writing bed bugs have been found in at least 8 government buildings located in the National Capital Region. They have also been reported in federal government buildings in Montreal and Winnipeg. There may be other affected locations across Canada that have yet to be formally identified.

13 September 2019
We have developed this online Election Toolkit that will help you make an informed choice in electing a government that will protect public services and respect the people who provide them.

11 September 2019
On September 6, 2019, the government announced the investment of $117M in the design and delivery of the Next Generation human resources and pay system (NextGen), the much-awaited successor to the disastrous Phoenix.

31 July 2019
Parliament has risen and MPs are back in their home ridings — we are getting closer to the next federal election. With fixed election dates, we can expect Election Day to be Monday October 21, 2019.

10 July 2019
I recently wrote to Public Service Commission (PSC) President Patrick Borbey about the Employment Equity Promotion Rate Study published by his organization in late May 2019.